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5 Pad Kra Pao Recipes, Traditional Thai Food You Can Make at Home

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Kapanlagi.com - Have you ever caught a whiff of the enticing aroma of Thai basil combined with spicy seasonings in a traditional Thai dish? Pad Kra Pao, this legendary dish from Thailand, has captivated the hearts of many food lovers with its mouthwatering flavor.

This dish, which combines choice protein with Thai basil (holy basil), is not only popular in its home country but has also become a favorite in various parts of the world. And you can make it yourself at home with easily obtainable ingredients, KLovers!

Let's take a look at the list of Thai pad kra pao recipes that you can make at home. Come on, let's check it out KLovers!

1. Pad Kra Pao Gai (Thai Basil Chicken)

A classic Thai dish that combines minced chicken with aromatic Thai basil leaves. It has a spicy and savory flavor, perfect served with white rice and a fried egg. Here’s how to make pad kra pao:

Ingredients:

- 300g minced chicken

- 4 cloves of garlic

- 4 red chilies

- 10 bird's eye chilies (to taste)

- 2 handfuls of Thai basil leaves

- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce

- 1 tablespoon fish sauce

- 1 teaspoon sugar

- Cooking oil as needed

Instructions:

1. Grind the garlic and chilies

2. Heat the oil, sauté the ground spices until fragrant

3. Add the minced chicken, cook until it changes color

4. Add the oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar

5. Cook until the chicken is done

6. Add the Thai basil leaves, stir briefly

7. Serve with rice and a fried egg.

2. Pad Kra Pao Moo (Thai Basil Pork) - Non Halal

This variation uses fattier pork, providing a richer flavor and juicier texture compared to chicken. Here is how to make this pad kra pao:

Ingredients:

- 300g minced pork

- 5 cloves garlic

- 3 red chilies

- 8 bird's eye chilies

- 2 handfuls of Thai basil

- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce

- 1 tablespoon fish sauce

- 1 teaspoon sugar

- Cooking oil as needed

Instructions:

1. Grind the garlic and chilies

2. Heat the oil, sauté the ground spices

3. Add the minced pork

4. Add oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar

5. Cook until the meat is done

6. Add the Thai basil

7. Serve with hot white rice.

3. Pad Kra Pao Talay (Seafood Basil)

A combination of fresh seafood such as shrimp, squid, and clams creates a lighter yet flavorful pad kra pao dish. Here is how to make this pad kra pao:

Ingredients:

- 200g peeled shrimp

- 200g squid

- 100g green clams

- 5 cloves garlic

- 4 red chilies

- 8 bird's eye chilies

- 2 handfuls of Thai basil

- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce

- 1 tablespoon fish sauce

- 1 teaspoon sugar

- Cooking oil as needed

Instructions:

1. Clean and cut the seafood to size

2. Grind the garlic and chilies

3. Sauté the ground spices until fragrant

4. Add the seafood starting with the longest cooking time

5. Add the seasonings

6. Add the Thai basil

7. Serve while hot.

4. Pad Kra Pao Tofu (Vegetarian Thai Basil)

A delicious vegetarian version, using tofu as the main protein and adding mushrooms for a more varied texture. Here’s how to make this pad kra pao:

Ingredients:

- 400g crumbled tofu

- 200g champignon mushrooms

- 5 cloves of garlic

- 4 red chilies

- 8 bird's eye chilies

- 2 handfuls of Thai basil leaves

- 2 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce

- 1 tbsp mushroom soy sauce

- 1 tsp sugar

- Cooking oil as needed

Instructions:

1. Crumble the tofu and slice the mushrooms

2. Grind the spices

3. Sauté the spices until fragrant

4. Add the tofu and mushrooms

5. Add the seasonings

6. Add the Thai basil

7. Serve with rice.

5. Pad Kra Pao Crispy (Crispy Chicken Thai Basil)

A modern variation with crispy fried chicken, creating an interesting texture and a more complex flavor. Here’s how to make this pad kra pao:

Ingredients:

- 400g chicken fillet

- Flour and cornstarch for coating

- 5 cloves of garlic

- 4 red chilies

- 8 bird's eye chilies

- 2 handfuls of Thai basil leaves

- 2 tbsp oyster sauce

- 1 tbsp fish sauce

- 1 tsp sugar

- Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Slice the chicken thinly, coat with seasoned flour

2. Fry the chicken until crispy

3. Grind the spices

4. Sauté the spices until fragrant

5. Add the sauce seasonings

6. Add the fried chicken, mix well

7. Add the Thai basil

8. Serve with hot rice.

These are some pad kra pao recipes that you can make at home for a family meal. Because, if not now, when else?

(kpl/dhm)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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